Chapter 3 Chipset Software Installation Utility
3.1 Before you begin
To facilitate the installation of the enhanced display device drivers and utility software, you should read the instructions in this chapter carefully before you attempt installation. The device drivers for the board are located on the software installation CD. The
a Windows system. The Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility is not required on any systems running Windows NT 4.0. Updates are provided via Service Packs from Microsoft*.
Note: | The files on the software installation CD are |
| compressed. Do not attempt to install the driv- |
| ers by copying the files manually. You must use |
| the supplied SETUP program to install the driv- |
| ers. |
Before you begin, it is important to note that most display drivers need to have the relevant software application already installed in the system prior to installing the enhanced display drivers. In addition, many of the installation procedures assume that you are familiar with both the rele- vant software applications and operating system commands. Review the relevant operating system commands and the pertinent sections of your application software’s user’s manual before performing the installation.
3.2 Introduction
The Intel® Chipset Software Installation (CSI) utility installs to the target system the Windows INF files that outline to the operating system how the chipset components will be configured. This is needed for the proper functioning of the following features:
•Core PCI and ISA PnP services.
•USB 1.1 support (USB 2.0 driver needs to be installed separately)
•Identification of Intel® chipset components in the Device Manager.
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